Cardinia Shire Walk Guide (Pakenham)
The Cardinia Shire Walk Guide contains information on a range of shortish walks in the areas of Beaconsfield, Bunyip, Emerald, Koo Wee Rup, Pakenham and Pakenham Upper.
Walks include:
Walk Name: Aspect Wetlands
Location: Bridge Road, Pakenham (Melway ref: 215 B7)
Distance: 1.2km (loop)
Approximate time: 15-20 minutes
Grade: Flat and fully enclosed path
Highlights: Lake, birds, boardwalk
Walk Name: Beaconsfield Flora and Fauna Reserve
Location: Beaconsfield-Emerald Road, Beaconsfield (Melway ref: 111 J9)
Distance: 2-2.5km (return)
Approximate time: 25-30 minutes
Grade: Flat bush land
Highlights: Cardinia Creek, bridges, birds
Walk Name: Bunyip Sanctuary
Location: Doran Road, Bunyip
Distance: 2.5-3km (loop)
Approximate time: 35-45 minutes
Grade: Flat grass track, prone to flooding
Highlights: River, bridges, wildlife
Walk Name: Cardinia Lakes
Location: Windermere Boulevard, Pakenham (Melway ref: 317 K3)
Distance: 1.2km (loop)
Approximate time: 15-20 minutes
Grade: Flat and fully enclosed path
Highlights: Scenic views, staircase, water fountain
Walk Name: Cochrane Park (old railway line)
Location: Rossiter Road, Koo Wee Rup
Distance: 2.3km (one way)
Approximate time: 30-35 minutes
Grade: Flat and fully enclosed path
Highlights: Lakes, birds and picnic area
Walk Name: Emerald-Cockatoo recreational trail
Location: Kilvington Drive, Emerald (Melway ref: 127 E5) and McBride Street, Cocktoo (Melway ref: 311 F5)
Distance: 6.7km (one way)
Approximate time: 110-130 minutes
Grade: Flat bush land
Highlights: Emerald Lake, native flora and fauna
Walk Name: RJ Chambers Flora and Fauna Reserve
a. Kangaroo Trail
b. Lyre Bird Walk
c. Acacia Walk
Location: Bourkes Creek Road, Pakenham Upper (Melway ref: 313 G8)
Distance:
a. 1km (one way)
b. 1.6km (one way)
c. 1.1km (one way)
Approximate time:
a. 20 minutes
b. 25 minutes
c. 20 minutes
Grade: Bush track, steep at times
Highlights: Native wildlife, river, challenging terrain
Web Links
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